Best lakes around Todtenweis are primarily found within the Naherholungsgebiet Sander Seen, a recreation area west of the municipality in the Lech floodplains. This area features the Badesee Lechfeld, a prominent example of lakes formed from gravel extraction. The region offers opportunities for bathing, recreation, and activities such as walking and cycling. These natural features contribute to the area's appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Last updated: June 26, 2026
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Here, the ride is more leisurely than on the boring bike path along the road. There's also nature and wildlife to see. The Sander Lakes invite you to take a break. Paved throughout.
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Here, the ride is more leisurely than on the boring bike path along the road. There's also plenty of nature and wildlife to see. The Sander Lakes invite you to take a break. Paved throughout.
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Barely used cycle path between Langweid am Lech and Sand with good road surface
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Monastery pond with school and teaching garden The spacious and lovingly designed teaching garden of the Thierhaupten Fruit and Horticultural Association includes not only an orchard but also a herb garden, colorful perennial arrangements and a rock garden. A gate leads directly to the meadows of the "well water project" in the direction of the monastery pond, past the aurochs enclosure. Total size of the area: 8 hectares Source: https://www.ferienland-donauries.de/sehenswertes/klosterweiher_mit_schul-_und_l-9423/
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The Mühlenweg along the Friedberger Ach to the Thierhaupten monastery
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A destination in a quiet area, nice to drive here.
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Interesting small biotope with information board about the history
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The primary recreational area is the Naherholungsgebiet Sander Seen, located west of Todtenweis. This area features the Badesee Lechfeld, which is well-equipped for bathing and recreation. Other notable lakes include Monastery pond with school and educational garden, known for its educational garden and aurochs enclosure, and Europaweiher Gersthofen, a quiet natural setting with a water fountain.
Yes, the Badesee Lechfeld is particularly family-friendly, offering a dedicated children's bathing area with a sandpit on its northern shore, along with expansive sunbathing lawns and floating platforms. Monastery pond with school and educational garden and Eglesee are also listed as family-friendly options.
The Eglesee is highly recommended for dog walking, offering a quiet lake located within a forest where dogs can bathe and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Yes, the Badesee Lechfeld in the Naherholungsgebiet Sander Seen is ideal for swimming. It features a well-equipped bathing beach, changing rooms, and toilet facilities (available May to October). Water quality is regularly checked, and a DLRG water watch station ensures safety.
The lakes are situated within the picturesque Lechauen (Lech floodplains), offering natural surroundings perfect for walking and cycling. You'll find gravel pit lakes like Badesee Lechfeld and Sandsee 1, as well as forest lakes such as Eglesee, providing diverse natural experiences.
Absolutely. The Lechauen area around the lakes is ideal for walking. For more structured routes, you can find various hiking trails, including moderate and easy options, such as the 'Sand Lakes loop from Lechaue westlich Todtenweis'. Explore more routes on the Hiking around Todtenweis guide.
The natural surroundings of the Lechauen are perfect for cycling. There's a paved country road to Sander Seen that offers a leisurely ride with plenty of nature to see. For more cycling options, check out the MTB Trails around Todtenweis guide, which includes routes like 'Lech River in Gersthofen – Scherneck Castle loop'.
Yes, for the Badesee Lechfeld, there are spacious parking lots (P1 and P2) located south and north of the lake, providing very short walking distances to the water.
If the ice is thick enough, the Badesee Lechfeld can be used for ice skating and ice hockey. Similarly, Europaweiher Gersthofen is also suitable for ice skating, curling, and ice hockey in severe winter conditions.
Near the Monastery pond with school and educational garden, you can find the Thierhaupten monastery. Additionally, the Eglesee Pond and Burgstall-Kirchberg Information Board offers an interesting small biotope with historical information.
The paved country road to Sander Seen is noted as wheelchair accessible, providing a way to reach the Sander Lakes area.
The bathing season for lakes like Badesee Lechfeld typically runs from May to October, making summer and early autumn ideal for swimming and water activities. The natural surroundings are also beautiful for walking and cycling during spring and autumn. Winter offers opportunities for ice sports if conditions allow.
Yes, Eglesee is known as a quiet lake located within a forest, perfect for enjoying peaceful surroundings. Europaweiher Gersthofen also offers a quiet natural setting.
Sandsee 1 (Langweid), a gravel pit lake close to Todtenweis, is known to be relatively heavily fished. It is home to various fish species, including pike, carp, rainbow trout, perch, and roach.


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